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IDNR recognizes 2025 outstanding volunteers of the year

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SPRINGFIELD – Eleven individuals and organizations have been recognized as 2025 outstanding volunteers of the year for their contributions to conservation on behalf of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).   “IDNR is thankful to have so many wonderfully dedicated volunteers and support groups that help maintain and promote state parks, historic sites, the Illinois […]

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Illinois celebrates National Recovery Month and recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day

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CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker has issued two proclamations recognizing August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day and September as National Recovery Month in Illinois. These observances honor the lives lost to drug overdose, support people in recovery, and promote access to treatment and resources.     International Overdose Awareness Day is a time to reflect

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Missouri becomes first state to fully exempt capital gains from tax

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Missouri House Bill 594 (HB 594), recently signed into law by Governor Mike Kehoe, is landmark legislation that eliminates tax on capital gains for individuals and provides a path for corporations in Missouri to do so, as well. This bill makes Missouri the first state in the nation to completely exempt such

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Southeast Missouri Food Bank calls on community to Take Action Against Hunger this September

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SIKESTON, Mo. – Hunger is a daily reality for thousands of our neighbors in Southeast Missouri, but together, we can change that.   This September, Southeast Missouri Food Bank is inviting communities across its 16-county service area to come together for Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign to inspire people to take simple, meaningful steps

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Trump threatens Illinois’ federal funding for eliminating cash bail

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By BEN SZALINSKI, Capitol News Illinois DECATUR – President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday aimed at pushing Illinois to reverse its law that eliminated cash bail. The order calls on the U.S. attorney general to come up with a list of states and other jurisdictions that “substantially” eliminated cash bail and requires the

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Darryl Paul Heck

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Hermann Advertiser Courier Darryl Paul Heck, 83, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, Washington, MO, after a fight with cancer, where, like Hezekiah, the Lord granted Darryl more time, but only a few more months. (The comedian Dennis Miller said, “Cancer didn’t kill me; I killed cancer; at worst, it was a

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Ethan Wyatt Amberger

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A funeral will be held Wednesday, September 3, 2025 for 26-year-old Ethan Wyatt Amberger of Perryville, Missouri who passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 in Scott City, Mo.   Ethan was born November 10, 1998 in Cape Girardeau, Mo. to Darian and Roneta (Berkbigler) Amberger who survive.   He is also survived by a sister:

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Jeffrey Ursch

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Jeff Ursch passed away Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, in Ste. Genevieve, Mo.   He was born on September 7th, 1949, in Alton, IL to Gene and Dorothy (Davidson) Ursch.   Jeff is survived by his son: Nathan Ursch and Brin, and grandsons: Ronan, and Thoren whom Jeff dearly loved. Other survivors include his sister: Debbie

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Paul I. Renner

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A funeral will be held Thursday, August 28, 2025 for 85-year-old Paul I. Renner of Perryville, Missouri who passed away peacefully Monday, August 25, 2025 at his residence. He was born June 28, 1940 in Longtown, Mo. to Christian and Frieda (Leible) Renner, who both preceded him in death. Paul and Katherine A. Schuessler were

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